School: Béal Átha Gabhann (Silvermines), Nenagh (roll number 15696)

Location:
Silvermines, Co. Tipperary
Teacher:
Pádraig Ó Floinn
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  1. When the swallows fly low it is the sign of rain. If there is a blue light in the fire it is the sign of rain. It is a very bad sign if the road drys up quickly after rain. If the wild geese fly from the north it is the sign of snow It is a bad sign to see the cat scratching wood. When there is fog on the hills it is thesign that rain is coming. When goats come down off the hill it is the sign of rain.
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    English
    Collector
    Annie Gleeson
    Gender
    Female
    Address
    Garryard East, Co. Tipperary
    Informant
    William Gleeson
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    Parent
    Gender
    Male
    Age
    52
    Address
    Garryard East, Co. Tipperary